Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. LuNg
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    But scripted and epic campaign is the same each year, the game engine Frostbite is below 2.0 MW multiplayer overwhelms me too, small maps without cars, no planes, no helicopters, cars indestructible and the same with the buildings
  2. LoneWolf780
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    What a waste of money. You expect some sort of evolution in a series, Some of the same glitches in this game were in MW2, they just copy and pasted the game engine and spent a day tops making new maps. Save your $60 and buy MW2 in the bargain bin. Most dissapointing game in history should be the new ad slogan.
  3. darrana
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I've been raped. The campaign is disgustingly short. I have a busy life, I played an hour early hours Tuesday morn, 2 hours tues night and 1 hour wed night and about an hour Thursday night to find I was on the last mission. That's like 5 hours. I felt raped even if the story was like a Micheal Bay film. Sorry guys let down. At 44 bucks I expect more. The gripping story is negated by howI've been raped. The campaign is disgustingly short. I have a busy life, I played an hour early hours Tuesday morn, 2 hours tues night and 1 hour wed night and about an hour Thursday night to find I was on the last mission. That's like 5 hours. I felt raped even if the story was like a Micheal Bay film. Sorry guys let down. At 44 bucks I expect more. The gripping story is negated by how incredibly short it is. Also your world hopping so much you can never keep a handle on the story, it's not very coherent. I loved the action and I love the scripted stunts. That is where the coolness ended. I played through on normal and it felt like very easy. Enemies had next to no ai. I found myself running though a room of enemies fireing at me and turning round and just pining owning them without a second thought. There is absolutely no challenge in the campaign what's so ever. Remember Chernobyl and the funfair bit, how hardcore that could seem. None of this here, you are nannied though the game so as just to keep the pace and hopefully the gullible are blown away by bells and whistles. Infinity ward must think we are thick. Thinking they can exchange challenge with Hollywood glamour and stunts. Sorry not buying it. The blind could complete this auto aiming joke of a fps. Even Duke nukem forever requires you to aim and that's in the bargain bin. The multiplayer is made up of poorly designed maps that are reminiscent of a garden maze. Every area is a clostrophobics nightmare. There are no opens spaces as such it's box after box of personal space invasion. I've tried so hard to love this game but I just can't. I'm not a hater I queued up at midnight to get this and came away gutted. It's just a frag rest online due to bottle kneck maps. It's so predictable that you can guarentee after 1 kill someone is already on top of you and taking you out. Or your getting spawn raped I HOPE RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT deliver on their promise to destroy their own baby because this game is a bastard child of activision/blizzard. Infinity ward you have lost your soul. This is a cash machine nothing more. Go buy Skyrin that's an excellent game. Epic fail on mw3 , and no I'm not a hater and no I'm not being paid by ea to write this I'm just genuinely gutted that this game is so poor. Bollocks to the critic scores. I bought it due to those scores and was amazed at the user reviews. But in hind sight the user reviews show the true picture. Rent this. Dont bother buying it. Fail… Expand
  4. cmvedder2
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    First I would like to point out that in no way is this game innovative, but to call this game mw 2.5 or 1.3 is a rash, bold, and incorrect statement. Anyway, i digress to my actual review of this game. I will be breaking this down into the three categories Infinity Ward has given us, as well as certain criteria people expect from a review such as graphics, game play, etc.

    The first    First I would like to point out that in no way is this game innovative, but to call this game mw 2.5 or 1.3 is a rash, bold, and incorrect statement. Anyway, i digress to my actual review of this game. I will be breaking this down into the three categories Infinity Ward has given us, as well as certain criteria people expect from a review such as graphics, game play, etc.

    The first portion every person should go through (or at least the one I always start with in every new cod title) is the single player campaign. This campaign is fantastic in every sense, though a bit short. But this complaint is a small one considering I blasted through the main story line in about 4.5 hours on regular difficulty. But its length really isn't a flaw if you consider that a game that looks for the biggest adrenaline fill it can possibly dish out, while at the same time trying to not be numbing to the player. This campaign finally wraps up the storyline in a very meaningful and conclusive way and its a blast getting there.

    Then comes the return of spec ops, which I enjoy substantially more than Nazi zombies (sorry zombies have become been there done that in our culture, only thing i enjoy with zombies anymore is the walking dead). Anyway I can't wait to be able to play with mode properly with a friend instead of getting paired with some moron online. In addition, a second game type has been added to spec ops which is called survivor. Survivor is more or less the COD take on horde mode from the gears of war series, and it works really well here, though admittedly I do find myself getting bored after one of two rounds.

    And finally the monster that is the cod multiplayer. People who hate on it will continue to hate and people that love the fast paced gun on gun arcade style shooter will continue to love it. There is nothing innovative from the (and I don't know why people forget this) original innovation, but it still works great and now with no commando or one man army nube tubes, the multiplayer brings cod into a new world of people complain but not all about the same thing. I will be the first to admit that there are some guns that are slightly overpowered, such as the type 95 or the much hated ump45, but I'm not nearly as annoyed with these weapons as I was with certain weapons from previous cod titles. Overall, I'm having a blast with the multiplayer and anyone who isn't, probably sucks at it (I'm a firm believer that anyone who **** about cod should be forced to post their k/d ratio, so at least we know why).

    To wrap things up I'll briefly go over the specs of the game. Are the graphics innovative? No. But they looked damn good, nearly photo-realism, 5 years ago and they still do. Any game that can run at 60 frames per second while having so much crap going on in the background and look this good ON A SIX YEAR OLD CONSOLE, is doing something right in my book. The controls are as tight and responsive as one should expect from a cod game, thatâ    … Expand
  5. raul793
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I don't want to spoil the story or something else . i just want to say that you can go to a site like gamestop or gamespot or ... and buy a video game ! but how can you find the best ?!
    you have many factors to find the best . story , graphics , gameplay , musics , sounds , multiplayer , hype (!) ...
    let's talk about story ! it's not like HALO ! so you'll not face a large amount of    I don't want to spoil the story or something else . i just want to say that you can go to a site like gamestop or gamespot or ... and buy a video game ! but how can you find the best ?!
    you have many factors to find the best . story , graphics , gameplay , musics , sounds , multiplayer , hype (!) ...
    let's talk about story ! it's not like HALO ! so you'll not face a large amount of informations in 2 hours and say Wow it's epic !
    it's not like BF3 that put you in the story that you've seen it 1000 time before !
    it's Modern Warfare so you'll see real places , real people , real politics and of course real characters ! the plot is the same as Modern Warfare 1 and 2 but the difference is Revelations and characters endings .
    let's talk about gameplay ! just like MW1 & MW2 gameplay is where this game beat its rival . fast action gameplay that increase adrenaline alongside with cinematic scenes will satisfy you of spending 60 $ for this game !
    sounds and musics are brilliant and i can't say anything bad about them !
    graphics are good enough for a 2011 released game and have many improvements from Modern Warfare 2 and 60fps is where this game is beat its rival in graphics (on consoles) .
    multiplayer is the best in series so you can finish the story mode in 5 hours and go for multiplayer ! but you have my word , you can't finish multiplayer even in 500 hours ! it's Call Of Duty ! there is no need to say every part is at it's best like maps , perks , modes , weapon customize ...
    at last i can say there are many games out there but there are a few perfect games so don't spend 60 $ for the first game you'll see in the markets !
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best FPS in 2011 , no doubt . but i think it's the best FPS ever !    … Expand
  6. GassyBiz
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This is a worthless game compared to BlackOps. Terribly loose controls. Poor collision detection has you running into objects you can't see. The matchmaking is again atrocious. Campers are hugely rewarded, which degrades the gameplay in to utter rubbish. From a big fan of the previous CoD installment, MW3 is utter garbage and everyone who worked on it should hang their heads in shame forThis is a worthless game compared to BlackOps. Terribly loose controls. Poor collision detection has you running into objects you can't see. The matchmaking is again atrocious. Campers are hugely rewarded, which degrades the gameplay in to utter rubbish. From a big fan of the previous CoD installment, MW3 is utter garbage and everyone who worked on it should hang their heads in shame for this disgrace of a game they produced.… Expand
  7. Sm1l1ing
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I actually signed up to write this review and thats saying something. Single player is not bad but multiplayer OMG. I have a 20mb connection based in the UK and half the time cannot join games or play with friends.
    On the back of this you can unload a full magazine in to players backs whilst there unaware and they do not register. Looking at the replays they've been shooting you forever.    I actually signed up to write this review and thats saying something. Single player is not bad but multiplayer OMG. I have a 20mb connection based in the UK and half the time cannot join games or play with friends.
    On the back of this you can unload a full magazine in to players backs whilst there unaware and they do not register. Looking at the replays they've been shooting you forever. On top of that its jerky at peak times and the maps are nothing to be amazed at. I enjoyed playing the BF3 Beta more than this and Im a die hard fan who's had all the titles in the series.

    So Developers now Jim has passed away Can you fix it for me to play my favourite game?
    Im asking a friend to look at the sales of goods act MW3-Not fit for purpose? Hoping to get a refund    … Expand
  8. KcCyGaming
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I dont care what anyone else says. The thing that i look forward to when i get home is playing mw3.
    I cant believe people are saying its the same. Sooo much better than mw2 (no more commando, noobtubes, last stand) Had so much fun playing mw3. Haters gonna hate but ill still play.
  9. Alarikun
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I don't quite get why so many people are rating this game with a 0. Very few games in my book deserve the rating as low as 0, and those are generally games that would be considered completely unplayable, due to glitches, or just being that much not-fun. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is certainty not among those. It is, simply put, a Call of Duty game. It is a step up from ModernI don't quite get why so many people are rating this game with a 0. Very few games in my book deserve the rating as low as 0, and those are generally games that would be considered completely unplayable, due to glitches, or just being that much not-fun. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is certainty not among those. It is, simply put, a Call of Duty game. It is a step up from Modern Warfare 2 EASILY, and a step up from Black Ops in many ways. The Single-Player Campaign is a conclusion to the Modern Warfare Series, and is quite satisfying all things considered. It's a First Person Shooter, and I got what I wanted out of it.

    The Multiplayer is where many people seem to have a debate. I found it to be of high quality, if quite similar to Modern Warfare 2. It 'IS' infact a Call of Duty game, so it is understandable that it would follow the same formula as the previous ones. It added a few new features, and some new game modes, as well as a new coat of paint.

    All-in-all, I do not feel cheated. I do not believe that it is "Modern Warfare 2.5." I believe that it is MW3, and that it is a fun game, and worth picking up to anyone who enjoyed Modern Warfare 2.    … Expand
  10. Megoliat
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    I can't descrive how call of duty kill the videogame industry. Masterpieces go to hell with american marines year by year. the poor lesson of all of this is that other companies want to make a game like this, and that's very sad.. and people buy it like sheeps. The only good thing of this game is that ''modern war" but we see it in cod 4, and after that and world at war, call of duty goes to hell.
  11. banana0692
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I read in a review about how everyone here has given MW3 such a bad rating, the article basically said its just due to a protest and the game really isn't that bad. It basically said MW3 is what we all asked for (the same) yet now we are complaining about it. I have to disagree that its in protest because its the same game and we wanted something completely different. The reason I do notI read in a review about how everyone here has given MW3 such a bad rating, the article basically said its just due to a protest and the game really isn't that bad. It basically said MW3 is what we all asked for (the same) yet now we are complaining about it. I have to disagree that its in protest because its the same game and we wanted something completely different. The reason I do not like MW3 as much as any other COD title is because it didn't progress in development. They made the same mistakes during release, they didn't use what they have learned from the other games at all, and most of all even though MW2 was overall better than black ops (in how polished it was and the story) black ops still had evolved over previous versions, I didn't feel like I went backwards. MW3 uses the same game engine from 2 years ago the same exploits that were FIXED in black ops are back again. Also the maps are no where near as fun as previous games, there is no tiny map (rush, nuketown) and no really big map which are generally the stand out maps in the games that everyone always votes to play. When asked to vote for a map in this game, I don't as they are all the same and there is very little variety between the current maps offered in the game.… Expand
  12. Caramella
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    I hate the fact that this game used celebrities for advertisements, it's the same thing World of Warcraft did (yes that game dorks play) and it puts cod players in the same field as them which is embarrassing. Another thing I don't like is this game in general if this game was released 2 years ago sure it would've been awesome.. But I'm the type who likes new shiny things, new tech, newI hate the fact that this game used celebrities for advertisements, it's the same thing World of Warcraft did (yes that game dorks play) and it puts cod players in the same field as them which is embarrassing. Another thing I don't like is this game in general if this game was released 2 years ago sure it would've been awesome.. But I'm the type who likes new shiny things, new tech, new gameplay.. And mw3 isn't that. It's recycled and I'm sure I would've loved it if I was a tree hugging, save the whales type vegan but I'm the I like to blow **** up type and mw3 doesn't satisfy.… Expand
  13. betosnakes
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    Pathetic game!! juego patetico!! un refrito de los juegos anteriores de la franquicia, basta de aprovecharse de las personas tratando de vender mas de los mismo, nunca mas comprare un juego de estos delincuentes de Activision, prefiero comprar verdaderas obras de arte como Ucharted esos son juegos de verdad un trabajo excepcional de NaughtyDog, pudrete MW3!!!
  14. simguy97
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Great game, specially the survival mode. The multiplayer its fun too, but some weapons are over powered and it gets sometimes frustating. If you´re looking for playability, this game is for you :)
  15. CiONE
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I'm going to be quite honest, I refused to buy the game for a few days but was ultimately convinced by my friends that Call of Duty has finally developed a entry into the series worth my time since CoD4. It maybe not be the greatest shooter ever and it really hasn't changed the game play at all but it has improved little things such as hit detection, balance of weapons and kill streaks andI'm going to be quite honest, I refused to buy the game for a few days but was ultimately convinced by my friends that Call of Duty has finally developed a entry into the series worth my time since CoD4. It maybe not be the greatest shooter ever and it really hasn't changed the game play at all but it has improved little things such as hit detection, balance of weapons and kill streaks and has even attempted to add totally new game mode types. The menu set up is clean and user friendly which is great considering Black Ops' was a mess. The story mode is also rewarding to those who actually paid attention to the earlier modern warfare games, and it flows together unlike MW2's story. I smell trolls with these overly poor ratings and its sad that people waste time doing this, I registered just to write this review.… Expand
  16. killo1160
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Heres an Idea, lets put out a game every year that improving absolutely nothing in terms of graphics and only adds some new perks and some new play modes. I'm sorry but that is not worth paying $60 for a game that you pretty much already have. Do not waste your money on this garbage of a game. Stick with battlefield 3 and actually play a game that has some new innovations and true teamHeres an Idea, lets put out a game every year that improving absolutely nothing in terms of graphics and only adds some new perks and some new play modes. I'm sorry but that is not worth paying $60 for a game that you pretty much already have. Do not waste your money on this garbage of a game. Stick with battlefield 3 and actually play a game that has some new innovations and true team based multiplier.… Expand
  17. luiseduardofm
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is honestly just MW2.1 this is awful. I can't believe I stayed up and went to a midnight launch for this. Actually been fooled by Activision / Infinity Ward once again into giving them money can i return it? engine TRASH 2006.… Expand
  18. AlmostVoid
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    MW3 is like eating Pizza. If you eat it every night it gets old. Problematic Mic support right off the bat and unexplainable lag that i never had in Mw2. It looks prettier and well balanced but it leaves me feeling empty like i wanted more. It still has the addictive charisma it always had as in i will continue to play it but i find my self more annoyed that i dropped $110 for a game thatMW3 is like eating Pizza. If you eat it every night it gets old. Problematic Mic support right off the bat and unexplainable lag that i never had in Mw2. It looks prettier and well balanced but it leaves me feeling empty like i wanted more. It still has the addictive charisma it always had as in i will continue to play it but i find my self more annoyed that i dropped $110 for a game that doesn't live up to what i expect. Especialy Cod Elite. I would have thought that the money i spent would go to the server and not to Activisions pockets.… Expand
  19. Timebomb
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    If you are looking for a refined fast paced FPS, then look no further. Call of Duty MW3 offers a stunning campaign and a load of other features such as multiplayer to keep you entertained.

    Although the developers choose to use similar technology to the last game, it delivers a virtually bug free experience with loads of content that still looks very good compared to many other games. The    If you are looking for a refined fast paced FPS, then look no further. Call of Duty MW3 offers a stunning campaign and a load of other features such as multiplayer to keep you entertained.

    Although the developers choose to use similar technology to the last game, it delivers a virtually bug free experience with loads of content that still looks very good compared to many other games.

    The game offers a lot of content: A full fledged campaign, two Spec Ops mode variations and the famous multiplayer mode. The campaign is quite brief lasting only 6-7 hours, but the other two modes offer a great amount of replay value. The Spec Ops mission mode is a great amount of fun, especially with two people working together. There is also the Spec Ops survival mode, where you work with another player (or by yourself) to survive as long as possible to get high scores until the enemies eventually over power you.

    Last but not least there is the multiplayer mode, which can easily give you up to 100+ hours of game play. The game play is similar to previous installments but offers a variety of different tools at your disposal to change up your strategies. The most significant change is the revamped killstreak system: The strike packages. There are three different kinds and each work differently, so you have a better chance of setting yourself up with killstreaks that suit you the most. You can get your killstreaks by completing objectives, destroying enemy killstreaks, or just going around killing opponents. The map design is very different from previous installments, meaning you must change your strategies a bit to be more successful.

    Overall, this game is about as good as the series could possibly get at this point. The gameplay may be very similar, but it is nearly perfected. I would highly recommend this game; even if you are a seasoned veteran or a new player. A NOTE TO POTENTIAL BUYERS: Understand this game has been under fire from a variety of different internet users, therefore the game has been falsely rated. Take caution while reading user reviews as a majority of them are filled with false information with the sole purpose of taking the user score down.    … Expand
  20. shaneisonfire66
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    The bad...
    Way too much lag compared to mw 2
    Frame rate jerky even with good ping The good... New good maps The deal breaker... Way too many cheating spoiling the game play, which also causes slow build up of points and weapons, this makes the game frustrating and somewhat boring.. I used to be in the top 3 in mw2 early days and black ops for the first 6 months, I still play the    The bad...
    Way too much lag compared to mw 2
    Frame rate jerky even with good ping

    The good... New good maps

    The deal breaker... Way too many cheating spoiling the game play, which also causes slow build up of points and weapons, this makes the game frustrating and somewhat boring..
    I used to be in the top 3 in mw2 early days and black ops for the first 6 months, I still play the same, yet I am somewhere around the bottom in this game, looking at kill cams I die because MY gun uses a whole clip to kill someone, there's kills me in one or two shots, I run at two mph and they run at 20 mph Cheating killed black Ops for me and this game is going the same way, fast!
    The greedy developers knew about the cheats and did NOTHING about them before the general release and by default this game will go down as a fail because sledgehammer have NOT the know how to correct the ancient faults with ID software base code.
    Best buy will give me 50 bux for it so it may be gone by next weekend, damn good riddance I say!    … Expand
  21. RedAxe
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    This is image an epic fall a good game series. All for money, and crazy hamburger's buying it. People who never playing with fps games, now are experts. One million fly's never makes errors?
  22. Baresco
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    bon jeu un boulet dommage trop de camper comme d'hab mais le plaisir est la sa reste un bon jeu arcade ! vive cod c'est le best y'a pas de concurence niveau gameplay les graphisme sont a revoir mais le plaisir du jeu est la !
  23. gearghost
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    excellent polished game. one of the few games that makes u sweat when playing. amazing single player campaign , huuuuge set pieces that will make movie fans cry.(it's short but it's QUALITY time)
    spec ops are amazingly fun.
    the engine does not look outdated the devs did their tricks it looks stunning and running at 60 fps on console. im not a multiplayer fan and i dont play online so this    excellent polished game. one of the few games that makes u sweat when playing. amazing single player campaign , huuuuge set pieces that will make movie fans cry.(it's short but it's QUALITY time)
    spec ops are amazingly fun.
    the engine does not look outdated the devs did their tricks it looks stunning and running at 60 fps on console.
    im not a multiplayer fan and i dont play online so this review and my score is based on the single player experience.
    im not a    … Expand
  24. panicattack
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I love this game. I bought Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 and found this to be the better game. Battlefield 3 just didnt keep me wanting to play more were as Modern Warfare 3 did. I have just spent the afternoon with my brother playing co-op and we both love it. Thank you Infinity Ward / Sledgehammer / Activision.
  25. bxplosiv
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    excellent work of Infinity Ward and sledgehammer, even without changing the graphics engine to take full advantage of the franchise, offering new hope things continue like this, if they can without touching the engine, certainly in the next generation of consoles, we jaw-dropping
  26. Micka0702
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    it's a great game with a solo multiplayer magnifique.Le lot like call of duty modern warfare 2 mulijoueur but still very good and the survival mode is excellent. I recommend this game to anyone who loves the call of duty
  27. Jasper611
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First of all, I don't understand why almost everybody gives MW3 a 0 here at Metacritic... I mean come on... The singleplayer is indeed pretty short, 5 hours on regular difficulty. But the story was really good! It was a really good slot for the Modern Warfare series and I loved almost every moment. Ok, sometimes it had a few boring moments but there were also a lot of action andFirst of all, I don't understand why almost everybody gives MW3 a 0 here at Metacritic... I mean come on... The singleplayer is indeed pretty short, 5 hours on regular difficulty. But the story was really good! It was a really good slot for the Modern Warfare series and I loved almost every moment. Ok, sometimes it had a few boring moments but there were also a lot of action and "OMFG"-moments. The Spec Ops - Mission mode is almost the same as the one from MW2 but only with new missions. But Spec Ops - Survival mode is really brilliant! I had a lot of fun playing it and it will really make me come back for more. Then the multiplayer, although it's almost the same multiplayer as MW2, the multiplayer isn't bad like everyone says. Infinity Ward has put a lot of cool new innovations in the MP like the weapon level-up, new multiplayer modes (i love Team Deathmatch - Kill Confirmed) and so much more. Ok, so the game isn't a lot different as Modern Warfare 2, but so what, everyone loved Modern Warfare 2? Why than hate Modern Warfare 3? Although it's maybe a little bit like a MW2.5, I still loved the game, and I will keep playing MW3 for quiet a while.… Expand
  28. Yanngc33
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's easy to say that MW3 isn't as big of a leap that MW2 made but why change a winning formula? This game is pretty ok, it has loads of explosions and at one point, you shoot some dudes, which is always fun. Also, there's this multiplayer mode, it's pretty great as well.
  29. wdstrick31487
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Yeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function ofYeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function of immature people overreacting and/or thinking that it makes them "cool" to hate on MW.… Expand
  30. Fragus97
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes I love all the fan boys who evaluate to 0 in a game that never played.Immediately tell you that I'm not a fan of Call of Duty series but I'm not anti-fan of Battlefield. That is why you objected to a change in attitude to the game and the series in general and evaluation in terms of game graphics that give Battlefield 3, but in terms of the total.… Expand
  31. powermandan
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Like a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine youLike a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine you emtied into your opponents head and just show them popping you a couple of times in the head.

    Its a shame they cant just port the maps to Black Ops, at least that ran well and the multiplayer seemed fair.    … Expand
  32. NathanB
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Really don't know why people are slating this game because its similar to MW2. Of course it is, it's a COD game. If you were that stupid to realise that before you bought it, you deserve to waste your money. MW3 is a good game in itself regardless of whether its 'just like MW2'!!

    ....and you know what, all you lot **** about it, you'll still all play it all year! What does that tell you?
  33. Nismo1427
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    For those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous peopleFor those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous people giving a good game a terrible score just because your pissed that BF didn't sell as much or that professional game journalists thought MW turned out better than BF3's expectations. Why can't people just realize there is room in the industry for both!!… Expand
  34. e11eventoes
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    It's definitely another call of duty game, but not in a bad sense. It's packed with alot of content and a some new features. You'll be able to plow through the high action campaign in about 4-5 hours and continue on with hours on hours of gaming goodness from multiplayer to the new spec ops mode featuring survial (which is pretty damn aweseome with its own leveling system!) fan or not,It's definitely another call of duty game, but not in a bad sense. It's packed with alot of content and a some new features. You'll be able to plow through the high action campaign in about 4-5 hours and continue on with hours on hours of gaming goodness from multiplayer to the new spec ops mode featuring survial (which is pretty damn aweseome with its own leveling system!) fan or not, it's definitely got enough features well worth the 60 bucks.… Expand
  35. Zoinkx
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I have been playing this game since it came out,
    I love how the guns are so balanced compared to MW2,
    it's not just a DLC to MW2, the feeling of the game is totally different,
    my guess for so many negative ratings is because all those kids can't afford it,
    so they build up rage to the game, wich is unfair for those awesome people who
    make us games every year, 10/10!
  36. TheSugi
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    Good game but nothing revolutionary. Always enjoyed MW but never a die hard fan but even I was disappointed with this. Its good, but not amazing. Having never played Battlefield games for longer than a few mins, BF3 has come strides whereas MW3 feels like its been complacent since MW2.
  37. Xarly182
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    0, 0, 5, 0, 0, shut up, simply this is the best game! 10! Sigue siendo el mejor, sin duda, si, tiene continuidad pero no de de sorprender y el multijugador nunca cansa, los que querais algo diferente compraros Battlefield y dejar de puntuar mal a MW3 cabronazos!
  38. tsibs7
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game. Fun single player campaign and even better multiplayer options. I was a huge fan of MW2 and this just continues and adds on to that great game. One of the reasons I like it so much is BECAUSE it's so much like it's predecessors. I know that they will add on some bigger and better maps in the DLC and I'm looking forward to those. I hope they bring back a few of the favoritesGreat game. Fun single player campaign and even better multiplayer options. I was a huge fan of MW2 and this just continues and adds on to that great game. One of the reasons I like it so much is BECAUSE it's so much like it's predecessors. I know that they will add on some bigger and better maps in the DLC and I'm looking forward to those. I hope they bring back a few of the favorites from the first two games. I think those of you out there giving the game a 1 or 0 are just plain haters. I haven't played BF3 so I'm not going to judge it yet. All I know is that this game is legit and the sales numbers reflect it. If you like the MW series so far you won't be disappointed and I think noobs will really enjoy it to.… Expand
  39. Phil_Collins
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3, despite the moniker "modern," manages to be archaic. If you are a fan of Call of Duty 4, then you will be delighted to find the some of the same building models in multiplayer. On the plus side, you can expect a future installment next year if you miss out on Modern Warfare 3. Joining the annual release of Madden, Call of Duty has become a yearly event. We can only hopeModern Warfare 3, despite the moniker "modern," manages to be archaic. If you are a fan of Call of Duty 4, then you will be delighted to find the some of the same building models in multiplayer. On the plus side, you can expect a future installment next year if you miss out on Modern Warfare 3. Joining the annual release of Madden, Call of Duty has become a yearly event. We can only hope for Call of Duty: Grenada in 2012.… Expand
  40. TCHeaven
    Nov 17, 2011
    5
    Single player experience is an improvement over MW2 but there is still very little plot or original ideas in it. In the Multiplayer about 8/10 of the game you get into lag to the point at which navigating around the map is problematic let alone actually playing the game and the spawn system seem so broken as to there being no system in place at all. You don't play a COD single playerSingle player experience is an improvement over MW2 but there is still very little plot or original ideas in it. In the Multiplayer about 8/10 of the game you get into lag to the point at which navigating around the map is problematic let alone actually playing the game and the spawn system seem so broken as to there being no system in place at all. You don't play a COD single player expecting the greatest story ever so I can accept that not being the best but honestly online I don't think the game is even finished yet, perhaps in a month or 2 when presumably these problems will have been patched away I could recommend buying MW3 but right now its realy not fit for release judging from my experience. Its unacceptable that activision are allowed to release what is essentially a broken product onto the market were there this depth of problems with another form of entertainment people would be demanding refunds, its a middle finger to gamers.… Expand
  41. jackmcready
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    I honestly thought I wouldn't be getting this years iteration. Even though I played MW2 a lot and BO quite a bit (over the summer, when I realized the game had been fixed and then we got more zombie maps), I was getting fed up with CoD. I particular by ridiculous kill streaks, over powered weapons and bad campaigns. However, after hearing good things I decided to give it a try and I wasI honestly thought I wouldn't be getting this years iteration. Even though I played MW2 a lot and BO quite a bit (over the summer, when I realized the game had been fixed and then we got more zombie maps), I was getting fed up with CoD. I particular by ridiculous kill streaks, over powered weapons and bad campaigns. However, after hearing good things I decided to give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised. Sure it looks old and a lot (and I mean A LOT) is simply recycled material frÃ¥n MW and MW2 (whole buildings and environments) but I do like it. It actually creates a feeling of nostalgia, and they've managed to bring out a lot of the best of the two previous MW iterations. I consider CoD4 to be the best FPS I've ever played regarding both campaign and multi player, and this recalls some of the memories. MW3 doesn't reach the same heights - too much is recycled and you can never top the original without being original yourself - but this is what MW2 should have been like. And the quick pace, quick weapon reaction that has been CoD:s trademark is still impact. The story is fast paced and we get an end to the cheesy WWIII scenario. Nothing too deep. But it executes well where you feel the interaction most of the time. On veteran it's not as challenging as for example Black Ops. As a matter of fact it's rather easy. The infinite re-spawn isn't as ridiculous. But still, the few spots where you have to man for example a machine gun and get hide nor drop it as hordes of enemies storm towards you, can still be frustrating. And from time to time you get pushed around by your stupid allies (who wont recognize an enemy standing next to them), run in to a few invisible walls and are being re-spawned in cross-fire that kills you before you even get a chance to prone. The pointless collection of intel is of course also still there (would be so hard to let us get for example a new perk, weapon or such for it?). The multi player has improved and thanks to a new perk system is more versatile. The new (yet copied from other games) "Kill confirmed" adds a new dimension. Some of the maps remind me of (and are most probably recycled from) old MW and MW2 maps. Which is a good thing, because most maps are actually quite good with some nice variation. They don't feel as similar as the did on MW2 most of the times and not as anonymous and dull as Black Ops was most of the time. Not to forget special ops, with the new Survival mode. Best played with two players, it feels like something that will last for some time. There are some 16 or 20 maps and they can offer quite some resistance at veteran. All in all a good game. Major flaws are the outdated graphics, yet another rather short campaign (though mostly well executed) and the fact that nothing much is new. Even though you recycle a lot of good old stuff, when creating a new game there should be more innovation present. But I will most likely be playing this a lot the coming year or two.… Expand
  42. foofighter123
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    As a huge COD fan from the get go, I of course can't get enough of this game and while not even as close to as good as the original modern warfare or black ops it's still one of the more enjoyable COD games out their. The campaign may have a terrible story and forgettable characters(besides Price), but by this point it's to be expected from an infinity ward COD and that doesn't matterAs a huge COD fan from the get go, I of course can't get enough of this game and while not even as close to as good as the original modern warfare or black ops it's still one of the more enjoyable COD games out their. The campaign may have a terrible story and forgettable characters(besides Price), but by this point it's to be expected from an infinity ward COD and that doesn't matter because the crazy setpieces are the main draw of the campaign. The multiplayer is no longer unbalanced like in mw2 and i actually like some of the maps in this one. Spec Ops is also good, but i don't play COD games for the coop because its all about competitive for me which is still so addicting i could end up playing it for hours. Sure a lot of it isn't new and if you look closely find certain parts of a map theat are completely copied and pasted from the other mw's with different coloring,but still by this point in the COD franchise you should pretty much know what your in for. So if you never liked COD before then you won't like it now so quit your **** and go back to battlefield,but for everyone else its just more awesome for you to enjoy before the next one hits.… Expand
  43. Gfox
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed the conclusion to the MW story arc. The set pieces along the way were fun and jaw dropping at times & the ideas were good. Having said that the story was too short, the game engine had little to no improvements and the gun fights were bland and predictable. The games main saving grace is the spec ops mode and the online mode. The online maps are varied and balanced with only aI enjoyed the conclusion to the MW story arc. The set pieces along the way were fun and jaw dropping at times & the ideas were good. Having said that the story was too short, the game engine had little to no improvements and the gun fights were bland and predictable. The games main saving grace is the spec ops mode and the online mode. The online maps are varied and balanced with only a few that I detest playing, mainly because I find them too open. Is the main story worth the full retail price? No, it's not, but the spec ops and multiplayer modes are! You will get your money's worth out of these modes. I just hope in the next instalment they refine the game engine and try some new ideas rather than sticking with the same formula.… Expand
  44. RJ_Crooks
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    solid game. The story although short was enjoyable and for those who have played the previous MW story modes will get a certain amount of enjoyment ouf of the ending. The online play is very similar to that of MW2 which is not a bad thing. There are some issues with frame rate and lagging servers, but overall fans of the MW series will certainly overlook the bugs that plague this and eversolid game. The story although short was enjoyable and for those who have played the previous MW story modes will get a certain amount of enjoyment ouf of the ending. The online play is very similar to that of MW2 which is not a bad thing. There are some issues with frame rate and lagging servers, but overall fans of the MW series will certainly overlook the bugs that plague this and ever other MMO game on the market.… Expand
  45. mistaeK
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This probably has the best iteration of multiplayer in terms of ideas for balance in the Call of Duty franchise. The single player isn't quite as exciting as MW2 but that is largely because we are coming to a point where there isn't much they can do to surprise us anymore. I would be happy if they used the Elite service to just keep releasing map packs for the next two years to give themThis probably has the best iteration of multiplayer in terms of ideas for balance in the Call of Duty franchise. The single player isn't quite as exciting as MW2 but that is largely because we are coming to a point where there isn't much they can do to surprise us anymore. I would be happy if they used the Elite service to just keep releasing map packs for the next two years to give them more development time, especially if they continued to tweak the game itself to fix any bugs that are found. My main actual problem with this game is the lack of an install for the PS3. Allowing an install would greatly help with the occasional framerate drops that happen, and just introduce more of an overall smoothness. Thankfully the drops are extremely rare so it doesn't typically affect the gameplay experience. My other problem has to do with the map design for *some* of the maps. Even in objective based gametypes, some maps feature nothing but spawning in front of enemies simply because of how tight and windy they are. There are no "safe zones." I also feel that the maps could have used a bit more vertical gameplay, but apparently that was a design decision to make playing on consoles easier. To me, that is deplorable. There are many other factors in multiplayer that could be tweaked to provide a more fair experience, and yet they probably picked the worst way to change it. Adding the Support killstreak package and allowing objectives count toward them was good enough on its own, in my opinion.

    Still, these setbacks can't stop people from playing the addictive multiplayer. It is still the best shooter in terms of soldier vs soldier. If you want vehicles, get Battlefield. If you want to just shoot someone in the face, this is still the best series. To me, that is largely a reflection of how far behind most other game developers are when such a diluted market still has only one real choice for FPS multiplayer.    … Expand
  46. AmericanGamer
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Let's face it, this game is good, but disappointing. Some forms of Modern Warfare 2 were updated, like strike packages, guns and maps, but it feels like we paid full price for an expansion. Overall the game is fun, and others must think this too by the number of people playing the game, but consumers are getting to the point where tired of playing a lot of money for the same experience.
  47. chipe
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game Epically Pwns! Yeah!!!!! It's like MW2 and BLACK Ops mixed together, but the maps are more realistic (but still really fun and fast paced). Lots of good guns. Average singleplayer but the multiplayer is addicting as crack. Cod MW3 For The Win.
  48. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  49. bkreative
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Multiplayer:

    Its the same formula as previous iterations but this game works better than its predecessors. The graphics are on par if not better than recent games. The sound quality seems a bit lacking in variety. Overall it doesn't hamper the gameplay but it doesn't enhance it either. There is a great variety of weapons as you would expect from a Call of Duty game. The way you level    Multiplayer:

    Its the same formula as previous iterations but this game works better than its predecessors. The graphics are on par if not better than recent games. The sound quality seems a bit lacking in variety. Overall it doesn't hamper the gameplay but it doesn't enhance it either. There is a great variety of weapons as you would expect from a Call of Duty game. The way you level your weapons up works similarly to Borderlands. You spend time using a weapon which unlocks proficiencies that improve your weapons performance. There are 16 maps. They seem fairly predictable and conservative in layout. The maps direct the action appropriately while avoiding confusion and cluster. The art direction of the maps make it feel like there is good variety and that I am not playing the same map all the time. The kill streaks have been overhauled to balance the gameplay and allow you to tailor a play style that is very unique to you. You can play an offensive role, supportive, or more of a lone wolf role. The engine the game is running on is showing its age, but the gameplay is still as addicting as ever. Its nothing overly innovative but its a nicely refined title in the series.    … Expand
  50. alfiewits
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    I think that this game is a great. I think that it is definatly better than black ops and also mw3. I dont understand why the game is getting so much hate. Realistically how much can you really change in the multiplayer? Not a lot. I also think that the campaign is an upgrade to the previous call of duty games because it is the first campaign that I have actually completed.
  51. ReisAntonio
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    There are people who consider Call of Duty MW3 a bad game and i would like to know why it has good quality graphics it has magnificent Campaign and a powerful Special Ops but its Multiplayer function has nothing to do with this of course its much better. From my point of view as gamer and from lots of other PS3 MW3 gamers the Online mode is spectacular the Killstreaks: Assault, Support andThere are people who consider Call of Duty MW3 a bad game and i would like to know why it has good quality graphics it has magnificent Campaign and a powerful Special Ops but its Multiplayer function has nothing to do with this of course its much better. From my point of view as gamer and from lots of other PS3 MW3 gamers the Online mode is spectacular the Killstreaks: Assault, Support and Specialist are very power full and i´m not going to comment on the beast "Juggernaut". Its maps are beautiful many players might prefer DOME as it´s the new NUKETOWN there other great maps such as "HardHat, Arkaden and Seatown" but these are only several names of the 16 maps this game has to offer. Also you might consider this game as a "WannaBe" BattleField 3 but it has nothing to do with i know lots of you consider BF3 has better graphics but that is a false statement because MW3 has very good graphics that are even better than BF3, there has also been a big dispute between which game sold more, within 24 hours of going on sale, the game sold 6.5 million copies in the US and UK alone and grossed $400 million, making it the biggest entertainment launch of all time and those are some of the reasons why Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has been the best FPS in the history of FPS

    This review was created by TitaniusSteel MW3 gamer on the PS3    … Expand
  52. Magic1810
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good,Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good, perhaps it is a case of flogging a dead horse. Additionally, the SFX have been altered with the background score being overpowering.… Expand
  53. WSMcCready
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    MW3 is a very good game, very good indeed. I couldn't call myself an expert on this generation of games, owing to the fact I have only just come back in to gaming, though COD has been a regular game for nights with friends with 360s and PS3s, so have some experience of these games.
    MW3, despite being very accomplished, and indeed a great deal of fun, nonetheless seems to be lacking in    MW3 is a very good game, very good indeed. I couldn't call myself an expert on this generation of games, owing to the fact I have only just come back in to gaming, though COD has been a regular game for nights with friends with 360s and PS3s, so have some experience of these games.
    MW3, despite being very accomplished, and indeed a great deal of fun, nonetheless seems to be lacking in distinct features over previous iterations of COD. As such, I feel 8 to be a fair score, it's still a marvelous package for the price, the one player may not be to my exact tastes, but the hours you can pass online certainly make up for this.
    A few issues would relate to this said multiplayer experience. While I love that they have introduced a less one track focus for streaks and bonuses in the online games (support, assault etc), there still remain some issues.
    Primarily for someone like myself, the lack of a buffer from the seriously good players out there when you first boot up the game can be very frustrating. You feel as though your experience of death, respawn, death respawn is never ending at times. Equally, added to this can be the occasionally ridiculous levels of killstreak bonuses people pick up. To have to think carefully about one attack helicopter can provide a refreshing amount of strategic thought to a match... to have tons of things in the air shooting and bombarding the hell out of you you as you spawn provides a sort of random anarchy that makes you feel no matter your skill you are going to perish at this point in the game.
    Anyway, to end on a more positive note. Undoubtedly a very good game indeed, for both fans of the series, and to those looking to either delve in to marathon online sessions or just dip in and out. Not the freshest game out there given it doesn't move mountains to evolve after COD: BO, but probably more an indictment of how good this series has been at providing a slightly arcadey FPS experience for the past few years.    … Expand
  54. LuckyJ
    Dec 8, 2011
    9
    Firstly, a sequel is supposed to be similar in gameplay in each iteration, CoD does this, as does, assassins creed, battlefield, dead rising, left 4 dead, halo games, racing games, fighting games, the Batman: Arkham games, fallout 3 & NV, Uncharted, etc so stop getting on CoDs case for doing this! A sequel is supposed to be little tweaks, new story, new maps / areas and maybe a new mode.Firstly, a sequel is supposed to be similar in gameplay in each iteration, CoD does this, as does, assassins creed, battlefield, dead rising, left 4 dead, halo games, racing games, fighting games, the Batman: Arkham games, fallout 3 & NV, Uncharted, etc so stop getting on CoDs case for doing this! A sequel is supposed to be little tweaks, new story, new maps / areas and maybe a new mode. All of the above series do that, yet CoD gets the crap. It is a completely baseless argument! So stop just giving 0's, 1's and 2's because you haven't played it and THINK it is a map pack because it is not. Beside at least it isn't trying to milk you with online passes. I am by no means a super CoD lover or a Battlefield hater, I respect both, I just think what is being done here is a horrible injustice

    Now down to the actual review. First off, the story. The story / campaign is actually the best so far, it doesn't try to make you a superhero who takes down an army, it is believable and challenging too, you are constantly feeling the pressure and unlike previous games the fighting style isn't stand in an area, kill, move on, stand in an area, kill, move on, it is fast moving, well paced and very fluid. It always elevates that WW3 feeling with a constant sense of dread and hopefulness, but at the same time it feels like you are running and keep on moving so that there is a chance to make it out of this war. The areas you go to in the game are all incredibly varied, so if it is 'just a map pack' then the campaign 'maps' are pretty damn good. The campaign took me 5h 54m on normal difficulty and it was the least convoluted, easy to follow and solid plot in the series so far. As far as the characters go, I am impressed. They are moving away from the silent type of character that is just a camera, hands and a gun that I hate. Yuri is a very interesting, specifically when you find out about his past towards the end of the game, character to play as and Soap and Price who you work with as Yuri are both very true to their characters in past iterations. The random soldiers that you play as in every game, are good in this one. They were the first ones I really actually cared about and liked playing as. Even if I did not like the specific soldier you play as who (***SEMI SPOILER does not get any real closure in the story SPOILER OVER***) but Sandman the leader is interesting and believable. You also play as a few characters for other levels which is decent as it puts you in an unexpected point of view sometimes. The series concludes very well and is the best campaign yet. 8.5/10 on the Campaign

    The multiplayer is yes, still aim down your sight and shoot, and run and knife and killstreak and grenade and flash bang. But this game has the most (and highest quality) maps in any CoD game so far, the killstreaks are no longer unbalanced like the chopper gunner and the hind or the nuke and the new system of them going under 3 categories (Assault, Support and Specialist) is very good and innovative, while you may not spend much time deciding between Assault and support, you will when choosing between those and specialist which allows you every 2 kills to get an additional perk which is certainly very handy. The guns are great, you always have at least 5 options, 8+ for some, in the different gun classes. They are all balanced and you will usually find one or two in each gun type that you want, and the weapon leveling system whereby you level it by using it rather then needing to complete annoying challenges or buy it like in MW2 or Black ops, is much better. The leveling system itself is the same as it has been, which is a leveling system, you get exp, your bar goes up, you level, but now they actually reward you for prestiging. Lag is nearly non-existent and you will never find a larger and more permanent player base then this, 9/10 for the multiplayer.

    I will quickly touch on the spec ops, it is (for the missions) the same as MW2, a bit more creative though. The survival mode was something I didn't want, I would rather nazi zombies, but it is actually very, very good. There is also matchmaking for both survival and the missions and split screen support which I LOVE. The missions do feel a bit meh sometimes though, 7.5 / 10 for spec ops.

    Overall this game is great. If you want to wait for a price drop, then do, but it is worth giving a chance!

    Score = 8.5+0.5 for split screen support (allows online play with a guest using split screen), great maps and great balancing as well as general easy to play, arcade style gameplay.

    OVERALL = 9/10    … Expand
  55. Super8mm
    Dec 14, 2011
    5
    This wasn't a bad game, it was just the same thing as MW2 which was upsetting, it had the same exact guns and gameplay, the only things that were different was the maps, and the campain. the only thing that was exciting about this game was the spec ops. If you love MW2 then you will love this, but if you don't want to buy the same game twice, don't waste your time
  56. dluo
    Dec 26, 2011
    6
    I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me,I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me, WW3 a fight with Americans, Europe and Russia? it sounds alot like ww2 but set in the modern era. Seriously where is China??? the second most powerful country in the world, if there is a ww3 than certainly China would have a part to play. The multiplayer is just basically the same formula from mw2 with changes for balancing issues but I did feel infinite ward got lazy with this title and just rehash everything from the previous mw2 and change the 2 to a 3 just so they can release another game. But nonetheless they got what they wanted, the number one largest entertainment launch in history once again. It's amazing how much money a company can make once they get the formula for an addictive game play down, at the same time it's also pretty sad. As long as their making this much money I doubt they'll change much in any future call of duty games so I am pretty sure this will be my last call of duty game.… Expand
  57. PuzonpalacE
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    I know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The additionI know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The addition of the strike packages add a new twist, but realistically, along with the kill streaks, they are the same as MW2. One thing i really did like about the multiplayer is being able to carry streaks across deaths, being as how for me its kill, death, kill, death, and so on, and so on. (Also, drop zone is the one thing that kept me playing the game. On to campaign, overall it was an alright campaign, for the fact that it was fresh, and a little interesting, but always being on the brink of death isn't fun in any of the Call of Duty games. In spec ops, the addition of survival is pretty fun, but it is a poor attempt at combating Treyarch's/ Activision's zombies. The missions are a nice challenge.… Expand
  58. umberbrowngamer
    Jan 1, 2012
    6
    Does the praised shooter mw3 live up to its hype? no, multiplayer: it is still very imbalanced and still has glitches, and spawns are horrible and i have noticed a 3 bar feels like a 2 bar, it also have not much new 6/10besides 2 new game modes and a few maps campaign: Michael bay on exctacy times 10 7/10 sound: the guns sound like air soft guns and the explosions are really fake 4/10Does the praised shooter mw3 live up to its hype? no, multiplayer: it is still very imbalanced and still has glitches, and spawns are horrible and i have noticed a 3 bar feels like a 2 bar, it also have not much new 6/10besides 2 new game modes and a few maps campaign: Michael bay on exctacy times 10 7/10 sound: the guns sound like air soft guns and the explosions are really fake 4/10 graphics: really dated should of tweaked the engine still ok 6/10, final score 6/10 activison will soon kill this series like they did to tony hawk, true crime, and guitar hero, they need to learn about balancing there multiplayer dated there engine and learning how to get better sound design. overall..... dont buy this game dont buy it at all… Expand
  59. rockmusic1423
    Jan 4, 2012
    7
    This game really doesn't deserve all of the hate it is getting. I'm 99% sure that most of the people hating on this game are just Battlefield fanboys. And yes, Battlefield 3 is a great game, this game is also quite good and has its own ups and downs, it certainly isn't the best game I've played and the formula is starting to feel dated. But it's still the same Call of Duty formula, andThis game really doesn't deserve all of the hate it is getting. I'm 99% sure that most of the people hating on this game are just Battlefield fanboys. And yes, Battlefield 3 is a great game, this game is also quite good and has its own ups and downs, it certainly isn't the best game I've played and the formula is starting to feel dated. But it's still the same Call of Duty formula, and it's just a well made, good game. The singleplayer is rubbish, so I won't cover that in this review, I'll just cover the multiplayer. The multiplayer is fun. And is a lot better than the absolutely atrocious game that Call of Duty: Black Ops was. Infinity Ward knows their stuff. This game is quite different in terms of classes and the way you level up now. Now not only do you level up, but so do your weapons. And you unlock different weapon upgrades as you gain weapon levels. I think it's a smart system, and a lot better than the terrible COD points system in Black Ops. Also new is the gun proficiencies. No there is no Warlord perk or some other perks that I forgot about, now they are proficiencies. Instead of warlord you have the attachments proficiency which let's you have two attachments on your weapon. And now there is no equipment section. Not claymores and other detection triggered explosives are under lethal equipment(the same category as frag grenades) and tactical insertion and other things are under tactical equipment. The few improvements that Infinity Ward made are really good, and make the multiplayer a lot of fun. Spec ops has a new mode called survival. But to be honest it's not that great. You can only have two players in it and you can call in a squad of bots which aren't that great. The survival could've been a lot better, but it's a lot more addictive than zombies, because the levelling up adds a new reason to play. You still buy weapons, but you have to be at a certain level to actually be able to buy them. I think it's a great system on an only ok survival mode. The bottom line is that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is no revolution, and it certainly isn't an incredible game. What it is is a fun, polished and well made shooter that will keep your attention for a while. The private matches work fantastically and it's a breeze to invite your friends to one. I don't LOVE MW3, but I certainly do like it. It's not my favourite game, but it's a game that I'll occasionally get out to play.… Expand
  60. MrNateWitt
    Jan 22, 2012
    10
    This game is awesome. I love it so much. I play this game everyday and it's awesome and ya so go buy it its really awesome so go buy it hooray its awesome infinity ward is da bomb
  61. Independent101
    Jul 14, 2012
    0
    how do i BEGIN to describe how horrible it is. ugh. this game was a waste of my money, it's got a horrible survival mode,horrible split screen and horrible campaign, not to mention how many weapons they TOOK AWAY. What the **** were they thinking? do NOT buy this game, unless you're looking to waste money.
  62. Nrando
    Feb 15, 2012
    10
    This game is a lot better than everyone is saying. People who didn't even play the game just spammed it with 0 reviews because they are spiting it for no reason.
  63. projectahmed
    Apr 8, 2012
    9
    This Game is Fantastic, I love the Survival mode and Single Player Campaign. The Soundtrack for the game is Great and Weapons are also great, The Missions are Fun which takes place in New York, Paris, Russia, Dubai and Hamburg.
  64. Yoruichi
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Loved the game! I've noticed that people have been giving it a pretty poor rating. While it does remind you of things you may have player earlier in the game. It is still a very great game, with nice weapons and plenty of suspense. Being a Call Of Duty, Killzone, and Battlefield fan I would have to say I had fun playing it and enjoyed the close combat shooting.
  65. chujfugh
    Jun 7, 2012
    0
    Brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and only 7 hours long. A brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and insultingly short game was the biggest entertainment launch of all time, yetBrown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and only 7 hours long. A brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and insultingly short game was the biggest entertainment launch of all time, yet games like Resistance 3 aren't even given the time of day because Tommy **** is killing another brown person. Resistance 3 is a great shooter, it has no regenerating health, no cover mechanics and 10 weapon slots, capturing the spirit of the by-gone age of shooters (Half-Life 2, Serious Sam, Painkiller) with a great story, brilliant multi-player and a truly unforgettable story, is shunned because MW3 came out within the same few months. Now I don't hate MW3 because it's brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, has poor production value, is poorly made, has poor story, is stale, not challenging, with bland characters, a poor story, and only 7 hours long, I hate it because of what it represents. 'Hey, Infinity Ward, do you mind if I don't play the multi-player and instead play the single-player only?' 'No! Because we spent all our 6 months of hard work on changing the textures, character models and programming routines of COD4's multi-player and releasing it again in MW3, and if you only play the single-player you will realize that you spent $60 on a handful of multi-player maps, so do you mind if we force you to play multi-player?' 'Kind of do, Infinity Ward' ' I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of all my MONEY!' I can tell you this: there are two kinds of games in this putrid world of ours, those who are made mainly because developers thought it would be a lovely thing for everyone to play (Limbo, Bastion, Psychonauts) and those who are made mainly because the developers thought it would be lovely to add another ballroom to their golden money palace (BioShock 2, Dragon Age 2, Kane and Lynch 2). And you know how I can tell MW3 is in the second camp? Because it has a '3' on the end of it. It's a sequel to a sequel that never needed a sequel, it was fine on its own! But because Innovation to Infinity Ward is what cheeseburgers are to a lactose intolerant Hindu, we are left with this pile of old wank that got an 88 Metascore and we're all left scratching our head. You know, sometimes things our popular for a reason, because they're good, or because Will Smith is in it, but because MW3 is neither of those two, I am left wondering why MW3 was critically acclaimed and on top of that, was the biggest entertainment launch of all time. It saddens me, there have been so many better games, and it still would of angered me if MW3 was at least decent, because decent games don't deserve this much money thrown at them as if they are linked to the pneumonic plague, and after playing Resistance 3 and that Hard Reset thing which is like Painkiller if they chose one of Phillip K.Dicks most incomprehensible plots, it mystifies me how people think MW3 is a better shooter. If you want to spam me with hate, here's my Twitter (@chujfugh)… Expand
  66. serotonic
    Nov 28, 2012
    0
    Only a negative score would reflect how truly terrible this game is. Unfortunately a 0 will have to suffice. The maps are all terrible and are all the same. They are designed so that no matter where you are in the map and no matter what direction you are facing, there is an enemy behind you. There is nowhere on any map where you don't have to be constantly spinning in circles in order toOnly a negative score would reflect how truly terrible this game is. Unfortunately a 0 will have to suffice. The maps are all terrible and are all the same. They are designed so that no matter where you are in the map and no matter what direction you are facing, there is an enemy behind you. There is nowhere on any map where you don't have to be constantly spinning in circles in order to see an enemy coming. This is due to a combination of terrible map design and terrible spawn points. Enemies do not spawn with their teammates, and will instead spawn directly behind you. The guns are all the same. There is permanent lag, even with full bars. The only good part of this game was the campaign, which will take you around 2 hours to beat if you really stretch it out. Let's be honest though, there isn't a person on this Earth who buys COD for the campaign… Expand
  67. LookAtTheBottom
    Jun 12, 2012
    0
    Worst piece of crap ever. I loved MW2 even with it's minor flaws. But my goodness, this game is and it's flaws becomes gamebreaking. HORRIBLE maps, worst lag to date, crappy spawns. Save your money and buy something else. This game is not worth it. Sadly I was pressured into buying it from friends and family.
  68. gfxahab
    Aug 20, 2013
    0
    88 out of 100? This must be a joke...
    Modern Warfare 3 is the worst game in the Call of Duty series and shows what happened to a once great franchise.
    First: The Single-Player I know no one is interested in the campaign so I´ll keep this as short as possible. The campaign shows what went wrong with many shooters today. The enemy AI is bad, the gameplay is the same as in Modern Warfare    88 out of 100? This must be a joke...
    Modern Warfare 3 is the worst game in the Call of Duty series and shows what happened to a once great franchise.
    First: The Single-Player
    I know no one is interested in the campaign so I´ll keep this as short as possible.
    The campaign shows what went wrong with many shooters today. The enemy AI is bad, the gameplay is the same as in Modern Warfare 1+2, the graphics are bad and the sound is terrible.
    The plot is OK but not great.
    Multiplayer:
    There are no significant changes in the multiplayer. It´s the same as every year and almost feels like a map pack... A 60$ map pack.

    There is no need to buy this game. Instead you should buy Modern Warfare 1 or 2.
    Those were still great games.    … Expand
  69. GerritJan1998
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    I don't know why the hate on this game, for me it was the best COD I ever played and still play.. It was my first Call of Duty and loved it soo much, the DLC in this game was the best DLC ever existed IMO.

    The maps, equipment and weapons and stuff aren't that good balanced but everyone used OP weapons so it wasn't really annoying, although I loved Model 1887 and that weapon was really    I don't know why the hate on this game, for me it was the best COD I ever played and still play.. It was my first Call of Duty and loved it soo much, the DLC in this game was the best DLC ever existed IMO.

    The maps, equipment and weapons and stuff aren't that good balanced but everyone used OP weapons so it wasn't really annoying, although I loved Model 1887 and that weapon was really underpowered. And if you look at the critic reviews you can see that the game is amazing, 88 score is to low IMO, the Negatives are just haters..    … Expand
  70. cylixdemas
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels.The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels. The game is good. It is what you have come to expect of Call of Duty. Nothing more, and nothing less.… Expand
  71. Spindual
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Its the best at SP, MP, Spec-Ops simply everything. The game may be close to MW2 at graphics but its the best game ever. Best-in-class multiplayer is now more balanced than ever. Also you shouldn't worry about empty servers because it is best selling game ever. It deserves 10.
  72. rylan7
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    This game is gorgeous! Controls are smooth and precise and it is exciting! Unlike BF3 campaign, which i know no one buys these games for single player but it does matter to some people. Very happy with it.
  73. skoorydook
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Come on folks this game aint a 0 dont get me wrong it aint a 10 or 100 percent either for me an 8 seems good thats because i buy fps games for online play and online i simply prefer bf which gets a 9 for me but anyway mw3 does have s pretty good if shallow campaign which is worth at least a rent to sample if your like me or if your cod through and through you cant go wrong here
  74. RyanB2804
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    A brilliant game. The multiplayer feels a lot more refined and is in my opinion, better then Call of Duty 4's, the one most people call the best. There isn't much in the way of innovation, and i'd probably give this game an 8 out of 10, but due to the attacks from people I can only assume have some sort of grudge against Call of Duty, i'll give it a 10 on here just to help bump up the user score.
  75. BeduinoPiscina
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Shame! Break down a game ... so just because you're still disappointed by Black Ops!
    it is your fault that the world is falling apart
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
  76. narutogameking
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best in the series. If you played MW2 you will love MW3. The first thing you notice when you play is that there's a lot more ways to play the game. If you're not the type to get a bunch of kills in a row then the Support Package is for you. Your "streak" doesn't reset when you die. All of you other Pro COD players will probably stick to Assault Package since itsModern Warfare 3 is the best in the series. If you played MW2 you will love MW3. The first thing you notice when you play is that there's a lot more ways to play the game. If you're not the type to get a bunch of kills in a row then the Support Package is for you. Your "streak" doesn't reset when you die. All of you other Pro COD players will probably stick to Assault Package since its similar to what you're used to. Once you hit level 20 you can pick the Specialist Strike Package. This has no killstreaks. Instead the more kills you get,the more perks you get. I recommend this for only the most expert of players. This package has no deathstreaks so making a comeback will be especially difficult. There are 2 new modes in the game that are really cool. Kill Confirmed is basically Team Deathmatch but you have to pick up these dogtags to confirm the kills. You can also pick up your own dog tag and deny the other teams kills. Team Defender is a fun twist on Capture the Flag. In Team defender the objective is to play keep away with the flag. The longer you have it the more points you get. If you play with your friends and have a strategy you will have a good chance of dominating.… Expand
  77. KaOrLe_PL
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Good....Good...Let the butthurt flow through you. Seriously fan girls, whats wrong with you? Its not battlefield so it sucks. Same can be said the other way around.
  78. xuzhu
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As expected, perfect! Best server stabilty yet since modern warfare set the standard. Fast paced, fluid gamefliw, looks great! new maps this year and game modes are full of win.
  79. zocker
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    what a great sequel. 3 parts as one block. this game is good e-sport. and the spec ops
    koop-missions are a big fun. I like the comic style of the game. it's rapid
    and fluid.
  80. Yazah
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    On it's own, it is a very solid game that is very well made. The downside is that it is very similar to past games in the series which are also very solid and very well made.

    So does MW3 add a lot to the series? No. There's some nice new perks and mechanics, as well as a continuation of the story, but overall it's very much the same. So for new players or big fans, this is pinnacle of    On it's own, it is a very solid game that is very well made. The downside is that it is very similar to past games in the series which are also very solid and very well made.

    So does MW3 add a lot to the series? No. There's some nice new perks and mechanics, as well as a continuation of the story, but overall it's very much the same.

    So for new players or big fans, this is pinnacle of the Call of Duty franchise. But honestly, it's set only slightly higher than the rest of the series.    … Expand
  81. gravythis28
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streakIt's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streak systems have some nice ideas but the lack of a Nuke is unacceptable; Let Treyarch make the diet CoD games for those who complain about balance, sure MW2 could get ridiculous at times because of nukes, secondary shot guns and quick scoping but guess what? That's what gave it a pulse. When you take away the manic elements that made multiplayer unpredictable and fresh every time around you're left with a giant lifeless corpse without a pulse. Despite all of this, I was hoping that the game would at least deliver some entertaining maps that could compete with high rise or crash, but the developers killed my hopes there too, though they are definitely a step above the maps in Black Ops.… Expand
  82. decoyrhino
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    A great entry in the series which is truly the gold standard for modern war shooters, don't let the bitter nerds fool you. It is basically the same formula but this is a formula that is near perfect and did not need any major revision as it was already a finely tuned machine. There is a huge amount of content here and it is all fun and engaging.
  83. WXZO
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel likeThe Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel like its a whole new experience. CoD MW3 it the most complete First Person Shooter to date.… Expand
  84. Stupu311
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    It's an amazing game I dunno why all the haters are in here but 99% of people at my skool love this game to death so I don't **** know maybe battlefield is doing it maybe some hacker is doing it....I really don't care cuz this game is amazing
  85. cvflyboy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Cant believe I spent 60$ for a MW2 map pack. By far the worst game of the 2011 line up. I advise you to stay away from this game. Do yourself a favor and buy BF3, Skyrim or Uncharted 3. Those are games that developers actually took their time on unlike this rerun. Makes you think what did they really work on in the last 2 years because I see nothing new besides a new lame game mode.
  86. Cod_fan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't believe I wasted $50 on another copy of Modern Warfare 2. SPOILER: It is exactly the same formula as has been seen in the last two games, and if anything isn't as good as them, as i thoroughly enjoyed those games, and this one is just pathetic.… Expand
  87. asskickersam
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    don't buy this game trust me and if u don't then u will pay 60$ for nothing just like i did.this game is garbage.there are better game available there go pick them and for mp battlefield 3 is the best game i ever played.cod 4 was amazing it changed fps genre but after that what they just did was just copy and paste the same game every year.activevision **** up everything u suckkkkk.
  88. zaekeon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game would be a lot of fun for someone who's never played the series before, but if you've played MW2, it's simply not worth 60 dollars for a simple mappack/patch. Zero for low value and obvious greed on the publisher's part.
  89. sgtboydo
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I don't get all the negative user reviews. Is every employee at EA required to log in and trash this game before going home for the weekend?
    I am more interested in the Campaign's story with these games than with Multiplayer - so based on that, this game was worth the price. AND I will gladly spend another $60 on the next game in the series. I like the new formula seen in this trilogy and    I don't get all the negative user reviews. Is every employee at EA required to log in and trash this game before going home for the weekend?
    I am more interested in the Campaign's story with these games than with Multiplayer - so based on that, this game was worth the price. AND I will gladly spend another $60 on the next game in the series. I like the new formula seen in this trilogy and Black Ops with compelling story and great/crazy level design. I hope they keep doing it, and pray these idiots (bad reviewers) don't screw it up.
    Story-wise, MW3 finishes out the trilogy well enough. I didn't find the story as epic as MW2 (D.C. and White House), but MW3 did have improved graphics and some great level design (Paris). In MW3, the graphics are better and I don't know how else to explain it, but shooting felt heavier, or grittier.
    MW3 does feel like MW2, and it's supposed to. I think a lot of peoples problem with the game is actually that they have finished out the major story line. In MW1 & 2 they were setting up a great story with twists and WTF-moments, but in MW3 they chose to tie up loose ends and end the trilogy. So MW3 doesn't have the cliff hanger ending of MW1 & 2. So what. Just give me a new trilogy (MW 4,5,6) and a Black Ops 2 or spin off.    … Expand
  90. toxocara995
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    its call of duty...'nuff said bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  91. NakidHoboe
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    The game is a nice change from Black Ops, has many great features returning from Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 2 is by far the best iteration of the game. Many people do not give this game any respect due to the layoffs and the whole Infinity Ward drama, get over it this is a solid entry and its a good game.
  92. UCIAMYY4U
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Do NOT get take into account all the BF3 fan boys trying to sabotage COD's best game yet. I can assure you 99% of people that gave low reviews have not even played the game. It is a the absolute best shooter till date. It is not just MW2 with new maps which is what i was worrying about, its a new game game with a lot to offer. It seems that everything from perks and killstreaks to visualsDo NOT get take into account all the BF3 fan boys trying to sabotage COD's best game yet. I can assure you 99% of people that gave low reviews have not even played the game. It is a the absolute best shooter till date. It is not just MW2 with new maps which is what i was worrying about, its a new game game with a lot to offer. It seems that everything from perks and killstreaks to visuals and sounds have been revamped. Great game from great developers and great distributors. Well done.… Expand
  93. SnowdriftK9
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Looking at some of these reviews, I have to wonder how many of them are from people who are just hating the game on principal and haven't even played the game. Single player storyline is great, picking up right where Modern Warfare 2 left off, co-op is a blast, especially with the ability to do matchmaking, but for those of you out there who live alone in your mom's basement with noLooking at some of these reviews, I have to wonder how many of them are from people who are just hating the game on principal and haven't even played the game. Single player storyline is great, picking up right where Modern Warfare 2 left off, co-op is a blast, especially with the ability to do matchmaking, but for those of you out there who live alone in your mom's basement with no friends, you can go at it solo, and multiplayer has done nothing but impress me with the new maps and the re-worked strike package system.

    You should know ahead of time if you'd want to play this game or not, since it is a Modern Warfare game, and if you spent sixty dollars and were unhappy, its your own fault. You knew what you were getting ahead of time.    … Expand
  94. Luucas14
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    There is a lot of Battlefield 3 fanboys here, the game is great, with a huge online community and a solid multiplayer. I don't have so much fun since Modern Warfare 2 was released. The multiplayer of the year go to Modern Warfare 3. Buy and have fun!
  95. dungusfibbus
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Friends if you pick up Modern Warfare 3 for the story, or any Modern Warfare for the story, you will be sorely disappointed. The reason this game is great is because of the depth of the multiplayer. No other game comes close in terms of FPS multiplayer. You want a story line buy Metal Gear or Mass Effect. You want a competitive fun multiplayer experience by MW3.
  96. godWhisperer
    Mar 12, 2012
    0
    HOW TO BRING DOWN A JUGGERNAUT------>i haven't played this game all that much (i did get to the second prestige), but it's the last call of duty i will ever have anything to do with. i have bought every call of duty since COD2 at xbox 360 launch and i will never buy another. it's got some to do with the fact that this game is very derivative of its predecessors, but it also has to do withHOW TO BRING DOWN A JUGGERNAUT------>i haven't played this game all that much (i did get to the second prestige), but it's the last call of duty i will ever have anything to do with. i have bought every call of duty since COD2 at xbox 360 launch and i will never buy another. it's got some to do with the fact that this game is very derivative of its predecessors, but it also has to do with the fact that somehow the COD formula has gotten boring. the way this game is set up, you get a concentration of all things bad about the COD franchise; incessant camping and snipers, unimaginative maps, and horrible lag. the real reason that i will from now on pass on any future COD title, however, is the way the game's producers have handled this elite premium debacle. like anyone else who has kept up with the series, i was aware of the agreement activision had with microsoft, and was familiar with the practice of xbox getting the maps first. however, COD representatives (even when pressed about this very issue) were, at best, evasive in answering questions about how that exclusivity would affect the release of maps for MW3. this caused me (who owns a 360 and a ps3 but prefers the ps3) to buy the ps3 version of the game because i felt i no longer had to consider the time difference for the dlc. i would have just got the xbox version had i known clearly that the microsoft/activision agreement remained. not only that, but activision found it to be a good idea to blame the fans for the confusion and continues to say nothing to the myriad angry fans. essentially, MW3 is an average game, there are much better online shooters out there, but the treatment fans (who have paid extra and even waited for midnight release because they were so fervent in appreciating activision's product) have received from activision as a result of this awful situation has me unable to buy any further COD iterations just on principle alone. i don't think i'm alone. i'd say the market is ripe for more fan-oriented shooters to eat into COD's bottom line, and the fact is that many of us will not be sorry to see this franchise's disrespectful actions result in the end of its dominant popularity.… Expand
  97. LuckyWolf
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    My personal opinion is that people starting hating on Call of Duty when they introduced over priced map packs. They were too expensive and didn't have enough content for your money. For $15 you got 5 maps. I think the hate only got worse when people realized that they made a new Call of Duty Game every year and it didn't change much. I think we have the next "Guitar Hero" or "Tony Hawk" onMy personal opinion is that people starting hating on Call of Duty when they introduced over priced map packs. They were too expensive and didn't have enough content for your money. For $15 you got 5 maps. I think the hate only got worse when people realized that they made a new Call of Duty Game every year and it didn't change much. I think we have the next "Guitar Hero" or "Tony Hawk" on our hands.… Expand
  98. Gegrory
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game despite the harsh criticisms. The overwhelming amount of negative user reviews just proves how intimidated battlefield fans are by MW3 as the dominate game in the military shooter genre. If you're on the fence about choosing between MW3 and Battlefield 3, it's a close call but MW3 is the better game.
  99. GERblob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't trust the current user generated scores. Its just the battlefield 3 trolls who go around putting up 0s for every cod game they see. This game has sold millions and deserves the attention they get. Although i agree that there were not many revolutionary changes, they did take the time and balance the multiplayer and added new modes. I'm glad they kept the old Call of Duty formulaDon't trust the current user generated scores. Its just the battlefield 3 trolls who go around putting up 0s for every cod game they see. This game has sold millions and deserves the attention they get. Although i agree that there were not many revolutionary changes, they did take the time and balance the multiplayer and added new modes. I'm glad they kept the old Call of Duty formula which makes the game so enjoyable. Not many games last me a year, but the previous call of duties have all done so, and I believe this to do so too. The elite feature is great, even without a membership which is optional, they still include very helpful features that you can use to improve. Nothing more said, modern warfare 3 is definitely worth the price tag and the multiplayer will last you for a long time.… Expand
  100. Giar
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Sure it is more of the same. Sure Not that much has changed. But as I massive fan of mw2 it doesn't mean the game should be deemed a ZERO? If you want a radically different shooter then look to a different franchise ....there are plenty around. Anyway now to my review ( multiplayer only ) . The game feel is pretty good as is the presentation. The weapons somehow dont feel as visceral asSure it is more of the same. Sure Not that much has changed. But as I massive fan of mw2 it doesn't mean the game should be deemed a ZERO? If you want a radically different shooter then look to a different franchise ....there are plenty around. Anyway now to my review ( multiplayer only ) . The game feel is pretty good as is the presentation. The weapons somehow dont feel as visceral as before and the sound isn't as apparent. Maybe this was to tone down sound whoring. Only time will tell. The different packages are good for different players and indeed different game modes. In game modes where death is quick and easy like FFA then support is great as you get to call in UAVS and such with regularity. It is a pain to see UAVS , Choppers and sentry guns flying in far too much but the game has several counter measures. Namely Counter UAV ( duh) or assassin. SAM turrets for those perky choppers as well as EMP grenades for the sentries. This goes along with the obvious counter measures employed in mw2. The game modes currently are far more extensive and feature my all time fave 'mosh pit'. 99% of the players still play TDM for some reason meaning I couldnt find a game in lonely old Taiwan. The weapons feel similar to mw2 and indeed drop people as quick as they would in mw2 (minus SP ) . The UMP so far seems even steadier than mw2 and the m4 is a solid weapon ( resembling the scar in mw2) . I havent yet unlocked all the extras like bouncing betties and claymore but suffice to say Im satisfied with the weaponry. The perks are solid enough and do what they should do . They offer a little help. It doesn't feel like they dominate the game. The levels so far feel a little clustered. There is a lot of tight alleys and some annoying abstacles. One level has a hole in the middle of it and people just kept getting stuck at weird angles. Id like to say there are better levels if you play larger game modes like Ground war or such. Anyway I'd give it an 8.5 if I could as I love it as a new version on mw2 . I can however see why people would be disappointed in its stationary stance on developing the franchise. Overall : Great but not genre shattering!… Expand
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2012
    90
    There's a tangible insistence from gamers that this series needs to evolve, but it seems unwarranted when it still leads the FPS class. The engine's definitely in need of an overhaul, but when it comes to thumping set-pieces and addictive multiplayer design, Modern Warfare 3 is still in a league of its own.
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  2. GameSpot
    Feb 1, 2012
    85
    By sticking to the series' strengths, Modern Warfare 3 delivers some of the best competitive, cooperate, and single-player shooting in the business.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    90
    As a complete package, Modern Warfare 3 takes the cake. [Jan 2012, p.67]
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